District Overview
Located at 645 S Columbia Avenue in Somerset, Pennsylvania, the Somerset Area School District serves as a primary educational hub for its distant town community within the greater Somerset metropolitan area. Operating as a traditional public, non-charter school system, the district currently manages three active campuses that welcome a total enrollment of 1,977 students. Offering an inclusive educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, the district supports children through every milestone of their academic growth, fostering a cohesive learning environment from early childhood preparation to high school graduation.

According to National Center for Education Statistics data for the 2024–2025 school year, the district maintains a robust professional infrastructure to support its student body, employing 610 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes 325 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, 44 instructional aides, and 241 support staff personnel, ensuring that students benefit from low student-to-educator interaction and comprehensive school services. For families, prospective residents, and educational researchers, the district offers transparent community engagement and further program information through its main administration office and official website at www.sasd.us.
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Total Schools
1,977
Total Students
325.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Somerset Area SD
Demographic Student Count
White1,800
Hispanic91
Black13
Asian11
Two or More60
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    1,800 (91.0%)
  • Hispanic
    91 (4.6%)
  • Two or More
    60 (3.0%)
  • Black
    13 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    11 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Somerset Area SD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle0
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:1,977*
Teachers (FTE):325.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.1
Schools in Somerset Area SD
Found 3 Schools